Monthly Archive for: ‘December, 2016’
Remembering Bollywood super star Rajesh Khanna
Today is the 74th Birth anniversary of Bollywood Super Star Rajesh Khanna. He was born in Amritsar, Punjab. On 30 April 2013 he was officially bestowed with the title “The First Superstar of Indian cinema” at Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards. He has also been honored …
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Tennis: Former world No 1 Ana Ivanovic retires
Former world No 1 Ana Ivanovic announced her retirement from tennis, admitting that the physical toll of the circuit had proved too much. The 29-year-old Serbian held the top spot for 12 weeks in 2008, the season when she claimed her sole Grand Slam success …
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Goa: 3rd ‘DigiDhan Mela’ organised in Panaji
As part of the nationwide 100-day special campaign to promote digital and cashless transactions, the third ‘DigiDhan Mela’ was organised in Goa’s capital Panaji on Wednesday. Inaugurating ‘DigiDhan Mela’, Union Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar said that excessive cash supply supports crime, drugs and activities related …
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U.P: Samajwadi Party releases list of 325 candidates
SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav has released a list of 325 candidates for UP assembly polls. While Ministers loyal to Akhilesh have been denied tickets… It has been given to Akhilesh baiters Gayatri Prajapati, Atiq Ahmed, Sib-gatullah Ansari and Narad Rai. The crisis in ruling …
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Sasikala Natrajan to lead AIADMK
AIADMK has adopted a resolution to work under the leadership of Sasikala Natarajan in the party general body meeting today. 14 resolutions passed in AIADMK gen body meet; resolution demanding Jayalalithaa’s birthday be celebrated as ‘Nat’l Farmers Day’ also adopted. Meanwhile dissent is also growing …
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Cabinet approves ordinance on demonetised notes
Union Cabinet approves ordinance related to demonetisation of old 500 and 1000 rupee notes. After 31st March 2017, possession of the demonetised notes beyond a specified amount to attract a monetary fine. Currency notes across the world carry their Central Banks’ promise to pay the …
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Pain-killers may lead to hearing loss in women: study
Ladies, take note! Frequently taking pain-killers such as ibuprofen for over six years may put you at the risk of hearing loss, a new study has warned. The study adds to a growing body of evidence linking the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or …
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‘Cutting cholesterol to level of newborn babies reduces heart attack risk’
High cholesterol levels are known to be detrimental to heart health and can also become the cause all sorts of diseases and conditions. The obvious thing to concentrate on at this point would be to reduce your cholesterol levels. However, a study has discovered that …
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Can’t thank Ashutosh enough for ‘Swades’: SRK
Shah Rukh Khan has thanked director Ashutosh Gowariker for helming the 2004 critically acclaimed film “Swades”, which featured the superstar in the lead role. As the film clocked 12 years today, the 51-year-old actor posted a sweet message on Twitter, praising the entire cast and …
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Big B scores 24 million followers on Twitter
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has crossed a fan following of 24 million on Twitter, retaining his position of the most followed Indian actor on the micro-blogging site. The 74-year-old actor is ahead of superstars like Shah Rukh Khan (22.6 million), Salman Khan (20.7 million), Aamir Khan …
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